Free things to do in st louis

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Are St. Louis museums free?

There are plenty of things to do in the Lou when you're balling on a budget. St. Louis has a number of state-of-the-art free museums, a free zoo, cheap recreational places and more. Here are some fun activities do in St. Louis that are free or at most about $25.

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Citygarden Sculpture Park
Located in Downtown St. Louis (801 Market Street)

Free public park

Photo credit: Xiquinho Silva / Flickr

The Gateway Arch
Located in Downtown St. Louis (5595 Grand Drive)

Simply visiting is free. Tram ride to the top of the arch is $12-$16 for adults and $8-$12 for children ages 3-15

Photo credit: GPA Photo Archive / Flickr

St. Louis Art Museum
Located in Forest Park (1 Fine Arts Drive)

General Admission is free

Photo credit: Christina Ahlheim / Flickr

Missouri History Museum
Located in Forest Park (5700 Lindell Boulevard)

Free admission

Photo credit: Phillip Leara / Flickr

Boathouse at Forest Park
Located in Forest Park (6101 Government Drive)

Boat rental ranges from $15-$22 per hour.

Photo credit: Paul Sableman / Flickr

City Museum
Downtown St. Louis (750 N 16th Street)

General Admission ranges from $16-$22, children under 2 get in free

Photo credit: Anthony / Flickr

What is there to do in St. Louis for free?

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Is the St. Louis Zoo always free?

In 1971, voters in the city and St. Louis County approved the ZMD to support the zoo and Saint Louis Art Museum. With voter approval, the Missouri Botanical Garden was added in 1983, and the Missouri History Museum in 1988, respectively. As a result, the Saint Louis Zoo—one of the finest on Earth—is free.

How do I spend a day in St. Louis?

Day One.

Gateway Arch. 30 mins - 1.5 hours. The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot tall monument to President Thomas Jefferson and his vision of a continental United States. ... .

Citygarden. 30 mins - 1 hour. ... .

Missouri Botanical Garden. 1 - 2 hours. ... .

Butterfly House. 30 mins - 1 hour. ... .

Soulard. 1.5 - 3 hours. ... .

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Are St. Louis museums free?

With major attractions like the St. Louis Zoo, the Science Center, and the St. Louis Art Museum all offering free admission, you can spend several vacation days discovering the attractions of this gateway city.